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Stan Getz - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 02, 1927 |
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| Died | June 06, 1991 (age 64) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Stan Getz's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Renowned jazz saxophonist and a leading figure in the development and popularization of bossa nova in America, especially with hits like 'The Girl from Ipanema.' |
Intro
Stan Getz was an American jazz saxophonist, widely celebrated for his smooth and lyrical tenor saxophone style and his influential role in popularizing bossa nova in the United States.
Early Life & Background
Stan Getz was born to Ukrainian Jewish immigrant parents in Philadelphia but grew up in New York City. He developed an early passion for music, receiving his first saxophone at age 13, and became a professional musician in his teens, joining Jack Teagarden’s band at age 16.
Career Highlights
- Played with prominent big bands including those led by Jack Teagarden, Stan Kenton, and Woody Herman.
- Rose to fame in the late 1940s as one of the 'Four Brothers' saxophonists in Woody Herman’s Second Herd.
- Achieved commercial and critical success in the 1960s for his bossa nova collaborations, particularly with João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim.
- Won multiple Grammy Awards, including for 'Desafinado' and 'The Girl from Ipanema.'
- Recorded numerous classic jazz albums as a leader and sideman over a career spanning more than four decades.
Trivia
- His smooth, lyrical saxophone sound earned him the nickname 'The Sound.'
- Getz struggled with substance abuse problems throughout parts of his career.
- He was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame.
FAQs
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When was Stan Getz born?
Stan Getz was born the 2 February 1927.
Where is Stan Getz from?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About February 2nd, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: Jazz saxophonist Stan Getz was born on February 2, 1927. Known as 'The Sound' for his warm tone, Getz became one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.
- Day of the week: February 2nd, 1927 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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